Freeride & Big Mountain

Kelly Hilleke

Freeride Skiing

Nationality: United States
Hometown: Aspen/Glenwood Springs, Colorado, USA
Born: 29 December 2005
Turned pro: 2026
Primary discipline: Freeride Skiing

American freeride skier, a Glenwood Springs, Colorado native and 2024 Aspen High School graduate who coaches at the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club (AVSC). Won both the FWT Challenger Series and Qualifier Series (Americas region) as a 19-year-old to earn his spot on the 2026 Freeride World Tour, and made his ski-film debut in Teton Gravity Research's 30th annual film, 'Pressure Drop.' In June, he broke two vertebrae (C5 and C6) in a crash at Mt. Hood, Oregon, and has been recovering while aiming to keep competing.

The Aspen Times confirms his rookie 2026 FWT season followed wins in both the Challenger and Qualifier series (Americas); Teton Gravity Research's own site confirms his segment in 'Pressure Drop', TGR's 30th annual film. Powder Magazine's Ian Greenwood also tipped him as a favorite for the Tour's Rookie of the Year award. Equipment: FIS's own official athlete-biography page explicitly lists blank 'Skis: - -', 'Boots: - -' and 'Poles: - -' fields, confirming no manufacturer has publicly claimed an equipment relationship with him yet; no Products row has been created for him.

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